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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

shortchange

/ˈʃɔːrttʃeɪndʒ/ verb · British & US
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What does shortchange mean?

verb

to cheat or swindle someone by giving them less than the amount they were promised or paid for, or to give someone less than the amount they are entitled to.

Example

"The company was accused of shortchanging its employees by not paying them overtime."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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